Overnight stays Sightseeing stops

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GREECE1

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2

Ferry

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VOLOS

TRIKALAIOANNINA

CORFU

Meteora

Metsovo

Thermopylae

Igoumenitsa

Nikopolis

Amphilochia

Nafpaktos

DELPHI

ATHENS

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Grecian Magic

Memorable Highlights• Thermopylae Stop to admire

the Battle of Thermopylae monument dedicated to the Spartan warriors

• Pelion Villages Visit the traditional village of Portaria and Makrinitsa

• Meteora See the rock formations and visit a Monastery - a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Metsovo Stop in the local village• Ioannina Free Time in this Byzantine city• Corfu Orientation of island and view

the Venetian Castle and Monastery of Palaiokastritsa. Visit the Achilleon Palace

• Nafpaktos See where the Battle of Lepando, the last battle between the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the Western powers of Europe took place in 1576

• Delphi Sightseeing and the museum, the Temple of Apollo and walk the Sacred Way

• Athens Sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist includes a visit to the magnificent Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus. View Hadrian’s Arch

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Image Caption: Delphi

Day 1 | Arrive AthensWelcome to Athens. On arrival you will be met by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to your hotel. Relax before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Meeting this evening. Hotel: Zafolia/Titania

Day 2 | Athens – Thermopylae – Volos (Pelion)This morning enjoy a leisurely drive along the coast to Thermopylae. Stop to view the monument dedicated to brave Spartan warriors that were led by the heroic King Leonidas. Continue along the Magnesian coastline and arrive in the coastal city of Volos known for its mythical Argonauts. (BB) Hotel: Park/Alexandros

Day 3 | Volos – Portaria – Makrinitsa – Meteora – TrikalaAfter a morning visit to the villages of Portaria and Makrinitsa, drive towards central Greece and the plains of Thessaly. Visit one of the breathtaking cli�top monasteries set amongst the magical rock formations of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Meteora. Stop later in Trikala situated alongside the Litheos River. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Aeton Melathron/�Achillion

Day 4 | Trikala – Metsovo – IoanninaAfter a relaxed start this morning stop in the mountain village of Metsovo, famous for its Metsovne cheese and local wine. Continue on to the charming city of Ioannina and enjoy free time to walk around the Old Town dating back to the Byzantine era. Consider taking a stroll along Pamvotis Lake whilst taking in the views of the picturesque Byzantine Monasteries situated on an island in the middle of the lake. (BB) Hotel: Dovitel/Epirus Palace

Day 5 | Ioannina – Igoumenitsa – Ferry to Corfu (2 Nights)A morning drive brings you to the port of Igoumenitsa in western Greece for your ferry across to the Ionian island of Corfu. Empress Elizabeth “Sissy” of the Austro-Hungarian Empire loved spending time here and it was once under Venetian rule. Enjoy free time to stroll in Corfu town with its mixture of Greek and Venetian architecture. Dine tonight in your hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Divani Palace/Ariti

Day 6 | Corfu Island ExcursionEnjoy a relaxed island excursion today and view the Venetian Castle and the Monastery of Palaiokastritsa. Later visit the Achilleion Palace which was once the summer home of the beloved Empress “Sissi” and later used as the summer residence of the Greek Royal Family. Marvel at the many impressive statues and artwork within the palace grounds and admire the view of the Ionian sea below. (BB)

Day 7 | Corfu – Nikopolis – Amphilochia – Nafpaktos - DelphiToday leave the magic of Corfu and sail back to mainland Greece by ferry. Drive to the ancient town of Nikopolis to see where the Battle of Actium took place. Continue via the coastal town of Preveza and stop in the charming port town of Amphilochia. Drive south towards the quaint Greco-Venetian town of Nafpaktos known to most as ‘Lepando’ for the infamous sea battle that ensued in 1571. Arrive later in Delphi at the foothills of the Parnassus Mountain range to enjoy a leisurely evening above the Valley of the Muses. (BB) Hotel: Nidimos/�Leto

Day 8 | Delphi – Arahova – AthensVisit the most famous Oracle of the Ancient world in Delphi. Visit the museum, the Temple of Apollo and walk the Sacred Way. Later drive through the village of Arahova famous for its “flocati” sheep skin rugs and return to Athens to discover the rich heritage during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Visit the Acropolis and view the Parthenon dedicated to the Goddess Athena and one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments. Enjoy a traditional Greek farewell dinner tonight in the Plaka quarter. (BB, D) Hotel: Zafolia/Titania

Day 9 | Depart AthensAfter breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Consider adding on a 3-day Aegean cruise to be found on page 94. (BB)

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Why not extend your holiday? On the final day of your trip join a 3 Day Aegean Cruise, see page 94 for itinerary details.

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TRIP NOTESShared Rooming: Room Share is not available on this trip.

Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.

Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions, ferry schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen circumstances.

For Trafalgar’s other great savings, air deals and extra nights’ accommodation, please see pages 18-19 and 95.

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